On bygone albums he has displayed his own level of assertiveness; this is strictly a diffuser of pent-up situations, perfectly balanced between the background and forefront of your get together.

‘It’s Nothing’ is a good old-fashioned album in the best sense: 10 tracks, each well crafted and strong enough to stand alone, combined into a coherent whole.

As a whole, this ambitious compendium of some of George Harrison’s finest tracks are ideal for fans discovering the magic of ‘Living In The Material World’ for the first time, or indeed for those wishing to revisit it.

From the delighted cheers of the fans to the simple message of ‘merci’ from Sleater-Kinny themselves Live In Paris is the sound of band who--frequently under-rated, sometimes unjustly ignored--have found a room of their own. This is their time.

It’s an evocative rush of a listen - if Watson insists on making yet more music outside of his day job, we’re glad it’s as fun as this.

Expansive and exploratory, powerful and hymnal.

Cinematic in its scope, the album runs like a screenplay with character developments, recurring themes, tragedy and, finally, resolve.

Michelle Zauner’s most mature offering to date, and one that grows on you with every listen. This is a record to get lost in, an album to soundtrack your moments of reflection. Bewitching, bold and most importantly fresh territory.

Sam Akpro finds a fascinating way to piece together the present time, and in return has produced his finest work to date in an introspective, yet also reflective fashion detailing the complex yet compelling world.

A mystical brew of funk, gospel and delta rock.

Glow is that rarest of beasts: a dance album that is equally as good on the dancefloor as it is at home.

Disquieting divinity, duly delivered.

Consistent ruggedness, the sort that brings wicked grins of appreciation, shows a toughening up for new employers.

‘Every Inch of Earth Pulsates’ is an apt title for an album that doesn’t waste a second in getting your feet moving. By throwing their hat fully in the indie ring and hooking up with Orton, the band has found a clearer identity and produced an all-killer, no-filler statement.

It’s less of a ‘Burden…’ expansion pack and more of a statement in its own right, one that underlines Benny The Butcher’s ascension as one of the most vital voices in rap today.

Santigold is at her best when the production behind her has plenty of Caribbean-inflected bounce but throughout 99¢, she proves that she deserves more success than she gets.

Worthy of comparison to the late career stylings of Björk, Plunkett’s vocals often steal the limelight but, make no mistake, this album is considerably more than the sum of any individual part.

Picking up exactly where they left off, The Raconteurs’ denim-clad early ‘70s reference points are in check, delivered in gleeful, exuberant, electrifying fashion.

The second Telekinesis album suggests that Michael Lerner's gift for hooky, college-radio friendly indie-pop shows no signs of abating.

Here Come The Bombs' is fresh and stylish and marks Coombes' finest work in over a decade. A triumph.

‘Drunk On A Flight’ strikes the perfect balance between up-beat, angsty pop and more contemplative jazz ballads. It marks a distinctive shift in Eloise’s songwriting, simultaneously maintaining the timeless charm of her early music that made her so popular, whilst constructing an ode to classic pop.

The beauty of ‘Valentine’ lies in Courtney Marie Andrews’ unique ability to shift between multiple vocal textures. Her aching pain is felt in her vocals and unguarded lyricism, a looseness that gives the album its emotional weight.

The result is electrifying, a thrilling homage to the city of their birth. Live it will be unforgettable.

It’s a record littered with towering pop peaks.

Ways To Forget is a bar-raiser--an album of intelligent synth-pop bubbling with humanity.

Funk’s career-defining skill for making worlds collide, in the heart, the head, and the studio, continues majestically.

Fragile, heavenly and utterly compelling; this debut paves the way for boundaries-pushing pop. This is music that shatters you with a single tap.

Though the days of the jangly, innocuous Britpop they were so integral to establishing are gone, Suede haven’t lost their roots – they’ve just re-established them for a new era.